Hey there,
We’re all fighting battles of some sort.
They may be related to health, a job, or relationships.
We’re all invested in the matters of our government and the upcoming election.
But whatever struggles we encounter, there’s one weapon given to us by the Blessed Virgin Mary … the Rosary.
Today we celebrate the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. On this day we’re reminded of the power of the Rosary to overcome evil. This is evidenced in history when people have prayed the Rosary and enjoyed miraculous victories.
This week’s issue of Genuflect reflects on the amazing weapon, the Rosary. We look at the history of the Feast day, how to celebrate, miraculous wars and other evils the Rosary has overcome, the 15 promises of the Rosary, how to pray the Rosary, and how to fit the Rosary into a busy day.
Life is always throwing more battles our way, and it’s comforting to know we have the Rosary to help us in our hour of need.
Keep Believing-
Katy Barrilleaux
Founding Editor, Genuflect
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About The Feast Day
The Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated each year on October 7. Though it’s a day to pray and celebrate the Rosary, it began as a way to honor Mary for her assistance in a battle in 1571. Here’s what happened so many years ago and how you can celebrate the feast day now.
Memorial of Our Lady of The Rosary | Catholic Culture
The Weapon Against Wars
The Memorial of Our Lady of The Rosary honors the Rosary’s role in the battle of Lepanto in 1571, but it’s not the only war attributed to the Rosary. Here are four more battles that were turned by the power of praying the Rosary.
For Centuries, The Rosary Has Been Victorious Over Things Beyond Our Control | Blue Army
The Weapon Against Anything
The Rosary has the power to defeat all evil in the world. And it’s overcome more than just enemies in battle … nuclear war, serial killers, corrupt governments, and more.
The Miracles And The Power of The Rosary in Our Fight Against Evil | Catholic Mom
Promises of The Rosary
When Mary shared the Rosary prayers with St. Dominic, she also gave him these 15 promises for those who pray the Rosary.
Our Lady’s 15 Promises to Those Who Pray Her Rosary | The Catholic Company
Rosary in 2 Minutes
Watch this entertaining 2-minute video from Busted Halo to learn everything you need to know about The Rosary.
The Rosary in Two Minutes | Busted Halo
Honoring The Rosary
October 7th we honor Our Lady of the Rosary. But the whole month of October is dedicated to the Rosary. Here are 12 ways to honor the Rosary all month long.
12 Ways to Make The Rosary a Life-saver This October | Aleteia
How to Pray the Rosary
Here’s a handy guide for praying the Rosary. You can use it with or without a Rosary in hand.
How to Pray The Catholic Rosary | The Rosary Boutique
Fitting The Rosary Into Your Life
If you think your life is too busy to pray a daily Rosary, this article is for you. Anna Maria Sevilla figured out how to fit the Rosary into her day-to-day life. It may work for you too.
Making The Rosary a Daily Habit in Times of Overwhelm | Blessed is She
Help From God
Sometimes when it’s hard to stay awake to pray the Rosary the Lord sends some help. For Patti Armstrong His assistance was a little jolting. But it did the trick.
A Divine Reminder Not to Skip my Rosary | National Catholic Register
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Pray The #RosaryForAmerica Today
Join Archbishop José H. Gomez, President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, bishops, priests, and Catholics across the country in praying a virtual rosary in a moment of unified prayer for America on Wednesday, October 7 at 2pm Central/3pm Eastern.
We pause in a moment of prayer for America at this time when there is so much unrest and uncertainty.
Read how to participate in prayer and on social media on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ website.
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